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Dubai Chocolate Brownies
Dessert

Dubai Chocolate Brownies

2 hServes 12Nutri-Score E€€
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • caster sugarPantry180 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • unsalted butter (for browning)Dairy113 g
  • chocolate (chopped)Pantry170 g
  • plain flourGrains80 g
  • cocoa powderPantry45 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • kunafa pastry (finely chopped)Bakery260 g
  • unsalted butter (for toasting the kunafa)Dairy28 g
  • pistachio creamPantry320 g
  • double creamDairy120 ml
  • milk chocolate (chopped)Pantry100 g

per serving

Nutrition

314kcal

Carbs
28 g
Proteins
3 g
Fat
21 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Frying pan
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and prepare the pan

    • Preheat the oven to 170 °C.
    • Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
    Step 1
  2. Brown the butter

    • Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
    • Cook until golden and nutty, then set aside.
    Step 2
  3. Melt the chocolate

    • Melt the chopped chocolate in the microwave in short bursts until smooth.
    • Stir in the browned butter and let cool slightly.
    Step 3
  4. Whisk the eggs and sugar

    • In a separate bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
    Step 4
  5. Combine the batter

    • Add the chocolate butter mixture to the eggs and sugar and whisk until fully combined.
    • Fold in the flour, cocoa powder and salt until just incorporated.
    Step 5
  6. Bake the brownie

    • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
    • Bake for 22 minutes.
    • Let cool completely in the pan.
    Step 6
  7. Toast the kunafa

    • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add the finely chopped kunafa pastry and cook, stirring often, until golden and crisp.
    • Let cool slightly.
    Step 7
  8. Make the kunafa filling

    • Mix the toasted kunafa pastry with the pistachio cream until fully combined.
    • Spread evenly over the cooled brownie.
    Step 8
  9. Chill the layer

    • Place the pan in the fridge to set.
    Step 9
  10. Make the ganache

    • Place the double cream and chopped milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
    • Heat in short bursts, stirring in between, until melted and glossy.
    Step 10
  11. Top and refrigerate

    • Pour the ganache over the pistachio-kunafa layer and spread evenly.
    • Refrigerate, ideally overnight, or at least 1 hour before slicing.
    Step 11